HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1991-04-03 26388
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY EIGHTH REGULAR MEETING
to OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On April 3, 1991 , the above meeting was held at the City Hall , 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan and was called to order by the President
of the Council at 8 02 P.M. Councilman Taylor delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result• Present• Laura Toy, Robert
R Bishop, Gerald Taylor, Fernon P Feenstra and Joan McCotter, Absent: Dale
Jurcisin and Ron Ochala (both on vacation).
Elected and appointed officials present Robert F Nash, City Clerk,
Harry Tatigian, City Attorney, Robert D Bennett, Mayor, H. Shane, Assistant Planning
Director, Raul Galindo, City Engineer, Karen Szymula, Director of Legislative
Affairs, John Fegan, Director of Building Inspection, Suzanne Wisler, Director
of Community Resources, James Inglis, Executive Director of the Livonia Housing
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Commission, Lee B. Grieve, Chief of Livonia Police and James Andres, Chief
Accountant.
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted*, it was
#254-91 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,197th Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held March 20,
1991 are hereby approved.
*Councilwoman Toy abstained from voting which is recorded as a "yes"
vote under the provisions of Section 2 04.190B of the Livonia Code of Ordinances
The Council congratulated and commended William T Phillips, President,
Phillips Service Industries, Incorporated as well as Orvin Fergerson, Ralph Hight,
Douglas Maxwell , Kenneth Pernak, Luciano Staffani , William Williamson, Martin Lassen,
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Nick Lechman, William Orlik, Daniel Schemanske, John Dutton and Fred McCrory of
ilso Phillips Service Industries Repair Services, Incorporated, BallScrew Division
for their efforts regarding the Patriot missiles during Operation Desert Storm.
A communication from the Director of Finance, dated March 18, 1991
forwarding the various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month
ending January 31 , 1991 was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council .
At the direction of the Chair, Items 2, 3 and 4 were removed from the
Consent Agenda.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
#255-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated February 20, 1991 ,
the Council does hereby approve of the request from The Ground
Round, Inc. (a Delaware Corporation) to transfer all stock
in a 1989 Class C Licensed Business with Dance Permit and
Entertainment Permit without Dressing Rooms, located at 17050
S. Laurel Park, Livonia, MI 48154, Wayne County, by dropping
Hansen Group (USA) Limited as stockholder through transfer
of 1 ,000 shares of stock to new stockholder, Ground Round
Holdings, Inc (Public Corporation) , and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution
to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
#256-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Superintendent of Parks & Recreation dated March 6, 1991 ,
approved for submission by the Mayor and Finance Director and
to which is attached a proposed contract between the City of
Livonia and Gary L. Whitener, Golf Professional , with respect
to the Whispering Willows Golf Course and Idyl Wyld Golf Course,
and a proposed contract between the City of Livonia and Thomas
J. Welsh, Golf Professional , with respect to Fox Creek Golf
Course, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee
of the Whole for its report and recommendation
#257-91 RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Livonia,
that the annual Memorial Day Celebration be, and hereby is
approved for Saturday, May 25, 1991 , beginning at 9.30 a.m. ,
and that the Wayne County Road Commission is hereby requested
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lw• to close Five Mile Road from Merriman to Farmington Road,
Farmington Road between Lyndon and Five Mile, May 25, 1991 ,
between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. or until the
road is returned to normal traffic operation, that the City
of Livonia will assume liability for any damage claims which
may arise as a result of the road closure, and that Lt. Leon
S. Dater is hereby designated and authorized to sign the road
closure permit on behalf of the City of Livonia.
#258-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Optimist Club of Livonia, Inc dated March 19, 1991 , wherein
permission is requested to conduct the Second Annual Livonia
Spree 8K Run on Sunday, June 30, 1991 , commencing at 8:30 a.m. ,
as well as a non-competitive 5K walk, with the start and finish
to be in the vicinity of Stark and Perth adjacent to Spree
grounds, and which request further indicates that the City
of Livonia, HFM and the Livonia Anniversary Committee will
be named as additional insureds on the policy carried through
Optimist International , the Council does hereby grant and approve
this request in the manner and form submitted, subject to the
approval of the Police Department
#259-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Chief of Police dated March 4, 1991 , which bears the
signature of the City Attorney and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, and to which is attached a proposed inter-local
government agreement creating the Western Wayne County Narcotic
Unit, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk for and on behalf of the City of Livonia to execute the
said agreement in the manner and form herein submitted.
#260-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated March
6, 1991 , approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
unit price bid of Capital Building Supply Co. , 14295 Schaefer,
Detroit, Michigan 48227, for supplying the Public Service
Division (Road Maintenance Section) with air entrained cement
for a total estimated cost of $6,345.00 for the period through
March 31 , 1992, the same having been in fact the lowest bid
received and meets all specifications, FURTHER, in the event
the aforesaid low bidder is unable to furnish the material ,
the Council does hereby accept the second low unit price bid
of Borin Builders Supply, 22001 Groesbeck, Warren, Michigan
48089, as an alternate, for a total estimated price of $6,675.00
for the period through March 31 , 1992
#261-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated March
7, 1991 , approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
unit price bid of National Ready-Mix, Inc. , 39000 Ford Road,
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Westland, Michigan 48185, for supplying the Public Service
Division (Road Maintenance Section) with Readymix Concrete
for a total estimated price of $55,200.00 for the period through
March 31 , 1992, the same having been in fact the lowest bid
received which meets specifications, FURTHER, in the event
the aforesaid low bidder is unable to furnish the material ,
the Council does hereby accept the second low unit price bid
of Clawson Concrete Company, P.O. Box 768, Novi , Michigan 48374,
for a total estimated price of $56,004.00 for the period through
March 31 , 1992.
#262-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated March
7, 1991 , approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
following low bids, which meet specifications, for supplying
the Public Service Division (Road Maintenance Section) with
the materials specified at the unit prices bid per ton through
March 31 , 1992:
(1 ) Hayball Transport, Inc. , 12550 Farmington Road
Livonia, Michigan 48150
M.D.O.T. - 22A - S.O.R. $4.80 per ton
W C.R.C. - 3A - D.T.Y. 9.00 per ton
M.D.O.T - 25A - D.T.Y. (Slag) 9.05 per ton
M.D.O.T. - 31A - D.T.Y.
W.0 R.C. 22X - D.T.Y. 9 05 per ton
5.13 per ton
W.C.R.C. - 30A - D.T.Y. 6.50 per ton
W.0 R.C. - Porous Backfill -
Grade A - D.T.Y. 3.35 per ton
(2) Metro Transport, 30069 Wixom Road, Wixom, Michigan
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M.D.O.T. - 21A - D.T.Y. $5.10 per ton
M D.O.T. - 22A - D.T.Y. 4.75 per ton
W.C.R.C. - Porous Backfill
Grade B - D.T.Y. 5 05 per ton
W.C.R.C. - 2NS - Natural Sand
D.T.Y. 4 20 per ton
W.C.R.C. - 2MS - Mortar Sand -
D.T.Y. 6.95 per ton
Pea Gravel - D.T.Y. 6.85 per ton
(3) Suburban Transport, Inc. , 54630 Pontiac Trail , Milford,
Michigan 48381
M.D.O.T. - 21A - S.O.R. $5.11 per ton
W.C.R.C. - 3X - D.T.Y. 6.91 per ton
t. 60-40 Washed - Conc. Aggregates
D.T.Y. 7.89 per ton
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(4) Holloway Sand 7 Gravel Co , Inc. , 29250 Wixom Road,
Wixom, Michigan 48393
M.D.O.T. - 9A - D.T.Y $7.82 per ton
M.D.O.T. - 9A - S.O.R. 7.82 per ton
M.D.O.T. - 25A - D.T.Y. (Stone) 9 50 per ton
(5) Rock-Way, Inc. , 35200 Northline, P 0. Box 219, Romulus,
Michigan 48174
M D.O.T. - 21AA - Limestone $6 18 per ton
1263-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated March
11 , 1991 , approved by the Director of Finance and approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the following low bids which meet specifications for bituminous
materials, as well as the following alternative second low
bids for the period through April 15, 1992
(1 ) The low bid of Nagle Paving Co. , 30630 W. 12 Mile
Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334, is accepted
to supply the Public Service Division (Road Maintenance
Section) with 12 WM asphaltic concrete at the unit
price of $24 50 per ton,
16 In the event the lowest bidder is unable to furnish
the material , the second lowest bid of Ajax Materials
Corporation, P 0 Box 317, Madison Heights, Michigan
48071 is accepted as an alternate to supply the Public
Service Division (Road Maintenance Section) with
12 WM asphaltic concrete at the unit price of $22 00
per ton,
(2) The low bid of Nagle Paving Co , 30630 W 12 Mile
Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334 is accepted
to supply the Public Service Division (Road Maintenance
Section) with 1100 asphaltic concrete at the unit
price of $20 50 per ton,
In the event the lowest bidder is unable to furnish
the material , the second lowest bid of Angelo' s Asphalt
Materials, 26400 Sherwood, Warren, Michigan 48089
is accepted as an alternate to supply the Public
Service Division (Road Maintenance Section) with
1100 asphaltic concrete at the unit price of $18 45
per ton,
(3) The low bid of Barrett Paving Materials, Inc , 13501
Huron River Drive, Romulus, Michigan 48174 is accepted
to supply the Public Service Division (Road Maintenance
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Section) with cold patch asphaltic material at the
losunit price of $32.40 per ton,
In the event the lowest bidder is unable to furnish
the material , the second lowest bid of Ajax Materials
Corporation, P.O. Box 317, Madison Heights, Michigan
48071 is accepted as an alternate to supply the Public
Service Division (Road Maintenance Section) with
cold patch asphaltic material at the unit price of
$32. 50 per ton, and
(4) The low and only bid of Barrett Paving Materials,
Inc. , 13501 Huron River Drive, Romulus, Michigan
48174 is accepted to supply the Public Service Division
(Road Maintenance Section with cold patch, U.P.M.
Sylvax Brand, at the unit price of $60 00 per ton
#264-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Historical Commission and the Director
of Community Resources dated March 18, 1991 , approved by the
Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor,
wherein permission is requested to place the street name of
Joshua Simmons Drive on the east/west road which bisects the
Greenmead property as shown on the attached map, which roadway
is to be maintained as a private road, the Council does hereby
liw concur in and approve of such action.
#265-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Historical Commission dated March 14, 1991 , approved by
the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
accept cash donations in a total amount of $675.00 from the
family and friends of James Trenner, which donations are to
be credited to and deposited in Account 723-000-690-010 to
be used to establish a perennial flower garden in memory of
James Trenner.
#266-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated March 13, 1991 ,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the unit price
bid of Michigan Joint Sealing, Inc , 35970 Quakertown, Farmington
Hills, MI 48331 for the 1991 Pavement Joint and Crack Sealing
Program for the estimated total cost of $88,768 85, based upon
the Engineering Department's estimate of units involved, and
subject to a final payment based upon the actual units completed
in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein, said
estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest
bid received for this item, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the sum of
two $88,768.85 from the Michigan Transportation Fund ($17,753 77
from the Major Road Account and $71 ,015.08 from the Local Road
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Account) , and the City Engineer is hereby authorized to approve
minor adjustments in the work as it becomes necessary, and
the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a
contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the
aforesaid bidder and to do all other things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
#267-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated March 19, 1991 ,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the unit price
bid of Selecta Cement Contractors, Inc. , 6326 Denton Drive,
Troy, Michigan 48098 for the 1991 Concrete Pavement and Catch
Basin Repair Program for the estimated total cost of $142,789.00,
based upon the Engineering Department's estimate of units
involved, and subject to a final payment based upon the actual
units completed in accordance with the unit prices accepted
herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having been in
fact the lowest bid received for this item, FURTHER, the Council
does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a
sum of not to exceed $142,789.00 from the $12 million General
Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue for this purpose, and
the City Engineer is hereby authorized to approve minor
adjustments in the work as it becomes necessary, and the Mayor
and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid
bidder and to do all other things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution
1268-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a report and
recommendation from the Engineering Department dated March
18, 1991 and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby modify and amend Council Resolution 432-88, adopted
May 4, 1988, Council Resolution 595-88, adopted June 22, 1988,
Council Resolution 796-88, adopted August 17, 1988, and Council
Resolution 609-89, adopted June 21 , 1989, said actions of the
Council previously been taken with respect to the acceptance
of the Warranty and Quit Claim Deeds for the dedications of
Munger Avenue in the N W. 1/4 of Section 14, respectively as
follows•
C.R. 432-88 - A Warranty Deed dated April 18, 1988, executed
by Helen D. Smalley, Trustee of Helen D. Smalley Trust, conveying
to the City certain property described as follows
The South 30 feet of the following described parcel
That part of the N W 1/4 of Section 14 described as beginning
at a point distant due West 987.0 feet and South 0°11West
Lof 60 0 feet from the North 1/4 corner of Section 14 and proceeding
thence due West along the South line of Six Mile Road 103.29
feet, thence South 0° 11 ' West 1205 77 feet, thence North 89°
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15' East 103.1 feet, thence North 0° 11 ' East 1204.42 feet
to the point of beginning. (Munger Road right-of-way) Wayne
County Bureau of Taxation Parcel 054-99-0007-000
and
CR 595-88 - A Warranty Deed dated May 26, 1988, executed by
John T. Sullivan and Dolores Sullivan, his wife, conveying
to the City certain property described as follows.
The South 30 feet of the following described parcel :
That part of the N.W. 1/4 of Section 14 described as beginning
at a point on the South line of Six Mile Road distant due West
1090.29 ft and South 0° 11 ' West 60.0 feet from the North
1/4 corner of Section 14 and proceeding thence due West along
the South line of Six Mile Road 137.53 ft. , thence South 0°
11 ' West 1207. 58 ft. , thence North 89° 15' East 137.55 ft. ,
thence North 0° 11 ' East 1205.77 ft. to the point of beginning.
(Munger Road right-of-way) Wayne County Bureau of Taxation
Parcel 054-99-0008-000
and
CR 796-88 - A Warranty Deed dated August 2, 1988, executed
by Ralph K. Fulton, a single man, conveying to the City certain
property described as follows
The South 30 feet of the following described parcel :
That part of the N.W. 1/4 of Section 14 described as beginning
at a point on the South line of Six Mile Road distant due West
814.50 ft. and South 0° 11 ' West 60 0 ft. from the North 1/4
corner of Section 14 and proceeding thence due West along the
South line of Six Mile Road 172. 50 ft. , thence South 0° 11 '
West 1204.42 ft. , thence North 89° 15' East 172.50 ft. , thence
North 0° 11 ' East 1202.16 ft. to the point of beginning. (Munger
Road right-of-way Part of Tax Parcel 46-54-99-0006-000)
and
CR 609-89 - A Quit Claim Deed dated May 24, 1989, executed
by John C. Munro, survivor of himself and Cecile K. Munro,
his deceased wife, conveying to the City certain property
described as follows.
The South 30 feet of the following described parcel :
That part of the N.W. 1/4 of Section 14 described as beginning
ti. at a point distant due West along the North section line 1227.82
feet and South 0° 11 ' West 663.79 ft. from the North 1/4 corner
of Section 14 and proceeding thence South 0° 11 ' West 603.79
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ft. , thence South 89° 15' West 240 30 ft. , thence North 0°
11 ' East 603.79 ft , thence North 89° 15' East 240.30 feet
to the point of beginning. (Munger Road right-of-way) Tax
Parcel 46-054-99-0011-000
and, further, the Council does hereby determine to dedicate
and relinquish a 60 foot wide right-of-way to be known as
Industrial Road, which is described as follows:
The North 60 feet of the South 369 feet of the following parcel
of land*
A parcel of land located in the N.E. 1/4 of Section 27, T.
1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, being
more particularly described as follows; The East 100.0 feet
of the West 143.0 feet of the South 468.0 feet of the North
1/2 of the N.E. 1/4 of Section 27, T 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan. (Industrial Road right-of-way
- Part of Parcels 105-99-0004-000 and 105-99-0005-000)
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the action herein
taken by the Council recorded in the office of the Register
of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution,
AND BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Munger Avenue and
Industrial Road are improved public streets and are open for
public street purposes; and further, that said streets are
accepted into the City's Local Street System.
1269-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated March 18, 1991 , which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor with regard to the construction
of a right turn lane in the northwest quadrant of Joy and
Middlebelt, along with the resurfacing of all legs of the
intersection in Livonia, the Council does hereby determine
as follows:
a. To approve and authorize an expenditure of $4,400.00
from the City' s Motor Transportation Fund (Major Road
Account) for purposes of relocating two (2) street
lights at the Middlebelt-Joy Road intersection by the
Detroit Edison Company in connection with the Middlebelt
improvement project;
b. To approve and authorize an expenditure of $8,750.00
from the City' s Motor Transportation Fund (Major Road
Account) , said amount being the City's estimated share
kim of the Middlebelt-Joy Road improvement, and
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110. c. To authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a
tri-party agreement with the Michigan Department of
Transportation and Wayne County for and on behalf of
the City of Livonia for the improvement of Middlebelt
Road at Joy Road.
#270-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated March 11 , 1991 ,
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
amend Item No. 7 of Council Resolution 886-88, adopted on
September 14, 1988, as amended by Council Resolution 118-89,
so as to reduce the Sidewalk Improvement Bond now on deposit
with the City to $2,100.00 cash in the Ashley Estates Subdivision
located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4, and the financial
assurances now on deposit with the City, if any, shall be
reduced, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the release
to Ashley Construction Co. , 34525 Glendale, Suite 202, Livonia,
Michigan 48150, the proprietor of the Ashley Estates Subdivision,
of the financial assurances previously deposited with respect
to General Improvements and Soil Erosion in the amounts of
$5,000.00 (of which $2,500.00 is cash) and $2,000.00
respectively, and the action herein being taken is for the
reasons indicated in the aforementioned report of the City
Engineer that all these improvements have been satisfactorily
installed in accordance with the rules and regulations and
ordinances of the City of Livonia.
#271-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated February 26, 1991 ,
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
rescind and repeal Council Resolution 890-90, which previously
approved and confirmed Special Assessment Roll No. 348 with
respect to the Gill Orchards Subdivision Street Lighting Project.
#272-91 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council
in its resolution 584-90, adopted on June 13, 1990, and in
accordance with Section 3.08 140 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, the City Assessor of the City of Livonia
has prepared, reported and certified to the Council under date
of February 26, 1991 an assessment roll dated February 26,
1991 for a street lighting improvement consisting of the
installation of 100 watt high-pressure sodium lights with
colonial post tops and underground wiring in Gill Orchards
Subdivision located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4, City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, containing the special
assessments to be assessed and levied, respectively, in the
proposed special assessment district heretofore established
for the construction and operation of the proposed improvement
in said district as designated in Council Resolution 584-90,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council ; that it is hereby ordered to be filed
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in the office of the City Clerk for public examination, that
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the City Clerk be and hereby is directed to give notice as
required by the provisions of Section 3.08.110 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended,to wit that the assessment
roll has been made and filed in the office of the City Clerk
for public examination and that the City Council of the City
of Livonia will meet in the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, on Wednesday, May 8, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. to
review the said Special Assessment Roll at which time and place
opportunity will be given to all interested persons to be heard,
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least
once in the official newspaper of the City of Livonia which
is published and circulated generally in and throughout the
said City, at least ten (10) days prior to the aforesaid date
of May 8, 1991 ; the City Clerk is also directed to give notice
of said hearing by sending written notice thereof by first
class mail to each and every property owner in the proposed
assessment district as their respective names and addresses
appear on the most current assessment roll in the City Assessor' s
office.
#273-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated March 7, 1991 , which sets
forth its resolution 3-40-91 adopted on March 5, 1991 , with
regard to a request for a one-year extension of Revised Site
Plans submitted in connection with Petition 86-6-8-33 by Chestnut
Hills for the construction of a multi-use complex on the east
side of Haggerty Road between Seven and Eight Mile Roads in
Section 6, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and grant the additional one-year
extension subject to compliance with all of the conditions
set forth in the action taken by the Planning Commission in
its resolution 2-44-89 adopted on February 28, 1989.
#274-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated March 6, 1991 which transmits
its resolution 3-39-91 adopted on March 6, 1991 with regard
to Petition 91-1-2-2 submitted by Richard George requesting
waiver use approval to utilize SDD and SDM licenses in connection
with an existing retail building located on the south side
of Plymouth Road between Middlebelt and Milburn in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 35, the Council does hereby refer this item
to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation.
A communication from the Executive Director of the Livonia Housing Commission
dated March 18, 1991 re Livonia Housing Commission Financial Statements, Fiscal
Jam ear Ending December 31 , 1990 was received and placed on file for the information
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yi the Council .
#275-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated January 9, 1991 ,
and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police dated
March 22, 1991 , the Council does hereby approve of the request
from L.Y.L.E. Enterprises, Inc. (Foodland) to transfer ownership
of 1990 SDM Licensed Business from WGJ, Inc. for a business
located at 33151 Plymouth, Livonia, Michigan, Wayne County;
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified
copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission.
1276-91 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set
forth in Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan
of 1921 , as amended, the City Zoning Act (MSA 5.2934; MCLA
125.584) , as well as Article XXIII of Ordinance 543, as amended,
the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, the Council does
hereby determine that a public hearing will take place before
the City Council of the City of Livonia on Wednesday, May 8,
1991 at 7:30 P.M. at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan with respect to the following item.
Petition 91-1-1-2, submitted by Dave Pink and William
Roskelly for a change of zoning on property located
on the east side of Stonehouse Avenue between Joy
Road and Minton Avenue in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
31 , from PL to R-1 , the City Planning Commission
in its resolution 3-41-91 having recommended to the
City Council that Petition 91-1-1-2 be approved,
FURTHER, THE City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than
fifteen (15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public
hearing, cause to have a statement indicating the (a) nature
of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, and/or
(b) location of the proposed change of zoning as set forth
above, first to be published in the official newspaper of
the City or a newspaper of general circulation in the City
of Livonia as well as to, not less than fifteen (15) days
prior to said public hearing, cause to have notice to be
given by registered mail to each public utility company and
to each railroad company owning or operating any public utility
or railroad within the districts or zones affected, and
further, the City Clerk is requested to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result
Ift. AYES Taylor, Feenstra, Toy, Bishop and McCotter.
NAYS. None
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On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
1L4 and unanimously adopted, it was
#277-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Gerald
M. Soborowski , Attorney at Law, dated March 7, 1991 , submitted
in behalf of Nicholis D. Harris and Linda L. Harris, his wife,
concerning a title problem with respect to Lot 99 of the Westmore
Subdivision by reason of non-payment of back taxes, and having
also considered a letter from the Department of Law, dated
March 27, 1991 , approved for submission by the Mayor, with
regard to this matter, the Council does hereby receive and
file the same
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#278-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Gerald
M. Soborowski , Attorney at Law, dated March 7, 1991 , submitted
in behalf of Nicholis D Harris and Linda L. Harris, his wife,
concerning a title problem with respect to Lot 99 of the Westmore
Subdivision by reason of non-payment of back taxes, and having
also considered a letter from the Department of Law, dated
March 27, 1991 , approved for submission by the Mayor, with
Lsregard to this matter, the Council does hereby authorize the
sale of Lot 99 in Westmore Subdivision located at 19301 Westmore,
Livonia, Michigan to Nicholis D Harris and Linda L. Harris,
his wife, for a total price of $6,027 71 , which sum would recupe
the present tax arrearage as well as special assessments incurred
by the City with respect to this property and which sale is
conditioned upon the purchaser providing any title work as
may be required for this transaction, and the Mayor and City
Clerk are hereby authorized, for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia, to execute a Quit Claim Deed and such other documents
as may be necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of
this resolution, and the Department of Law is hereby requested
to prepare and place in proper form such legal documents as
may be necessary to consummate this transaction
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#279-91 RESOLVED, that having considered Petition 91-3-3-1
submitted by Anthony Jablonski , 11645 Jarvis, Livonia, Michigan,
received by the office of the City Clerk on March 20, 1991 ,
wherein a request is made for the vacating of South Drive
adjacent to 11645 Jarvis, the Council does hereby refer this
limy item to the City Planning Commission for action and
recommendation in accordance with provisions of law and City
ordinance, such vacation to include South Drive in its entirety
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On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
nd unanimously adopted, it was
#280-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
1991 Walk for Mankind Chairman of the Livonia Jaycees dated
March 10, 1991 , with regard to the 20th Annual Walk for Mankind
to be conducted on Saturday, May 18, 1991 from approximately
7.30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the route shown on the attachment,
the Council does hereby authorize and approve the said Walk
for Mankind, including the use of the Eddie Edgar Ice Arena
and the waiver of fees in connection therewith, as well as the
waiver of fees with regard to providing public safety assistance
by the use of Police Auxiliary personnel as requested in the
aforesaid letter, FURTHER, the Council does hereby deny the
request for a waiver of fees with respect to the use of the
Department of Parks and Recreation Showmobile
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#281-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee dated March
19, 1991 and submitted with regard to Newburgh Village, the
120 unit Senior Citizen housing complex being developed on
City-owned property on the west side of Newburgh Road between
Amrhein and Plymouth Road, the Council does hereby take this
means to indicate that it approves three brown earth tone bricks
for exterior, one beige color siding and one multi-brown color
shingle for this project, the Council does further approve the
proposed community building as presented and units interior
with antique white countertops.
A communication from the Capital Improvement Committee, dated March 20,
1991 re the Idyl Wyld Irrigation System, Review of Plans was received and placed
on file for information of the Council .
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
#282-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated March 27,
1991 , submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 761-90 in
connection with a communication from the City Planning Commission
tww dated July 31 , 1990, which transmits its resolution 7-400-90
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111 adopted on July 17, 1990, with regard to Petition 90-6-2-18,
submitted by Kmart Corporation, requesting waiver use approval
to expand the area utilized for outdoor sales of plants and
garden supplies on property located on the south side of Plymouth
Road and Milburn Avenue in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 35,
which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition
90-6-2-18 is hereby approved and granted, subject to compliance
with the same conditions set forth in the aforesaid recommendation
of the Planning Commission as well as all of the requirements
prescribed in the ordinance amendment to Section 11 .03(1 ) ,
pursuant to Petition 90-9-6-7, including the installation of
a fence on the boundaries of the sales and display area.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Taylor, Toy, Bishop and McCotter.
NAYS Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
to was
1283-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated March 27,
1991 , submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 762-90 in
connection with a communication from the City Planning Commission
dated July 31 , 1990, which transmits its resolution 7-401-90
adopted on July 17, 1990, with regard to Petition 90-6-2-19,
submitted by Kmart Corporation, requesting waiver use approval
to expand the area utilized for outdoor sales of plants and
garden supplies on property located on the north side of Seven
Mile Road between Farmington Road and Norwich Avenue in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 4, which property is zoned C-2, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and Petition 90-6-2-19 is hereby approved and granted,
subject to compliance with the same conditions set forth in
the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission as well
as all of the requirements prescribed in the ordinance amendment
to Section 11 .03(1 ) , pursuant to Petition 90-9-6-7, including
the installation of a fence on the boundaries of the sales and
display area.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
Irp■ AYES. Taylor, Toy, Bishop and McCotter.
NAYS Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
Lit was
#284-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated March 27,
1991 , submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 763-90 in
connection with a communication from the City Planning Commission
dated July 31 , 1990, which transmits its resolution 7-402-90
adopted on July 17, 1990, with regard to Petition 90-6-2-20,
submitted by Builders Square, Inc. , requesting waiver use approval
to expand the area utilized for outdoor sales of plants and
garden supplies on property located on the north side of Plymouth
Road between Middlebelt Road and Tech Center Drive in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 35, which property is zoned C-2, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and Petition 90-6-2-20 is hereby approved and granted,
subject to compliance with the same conditions set forth in
the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission as well
as all of the requirements prescribed in the ordinance amendment
to Section 11 .03(1 ), pursuant to Petition 90-9-6-7, including
the installation of a fence on the boundaries of the sales and
display area.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Taylor, Bishop and McCotter.
NAYS Feenstra and Toy.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1285-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated March 27,
1991 , submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 1003-90 in
connection with a communication from the City Planning Commission ,
dated August 31 , 1990, which sets forth its resolution 8-428-90
adopted on August 28, 1990 with regard to Petition 90-7-1-15,
submitted by Allen Gottlieb and David Bittker for Canterbury
Park Associates for a change of zoning on property located on
the north side of Seven Mile Road, between Osmus and Mayfield
in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 3, from R-9 to R-7, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
Ir.
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matter on October 22, 1990, pursuant to Council Resolution 840-90,
the Council does hereby reject the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and Petition 90-7-1-15 is hereby approved and granted;
and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary
map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change
herein approved and to furnish the same to the Department of
Law and,upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is
requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance 543, as
amended, in accordance with this resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#286-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated March 27,
1991 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 1092-90 in
connection with a letter from the Assistant Planning Director
and the Director of Housing dated November 13, 1990 and approved
for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed
agreement between the City of Livonia and the Fair Housing Center
of Metropolitan Detroit, Room 1340, 1249 Washington Boulevard,
Detroit, Michigan 48226, wherein the latter would prepare for
the City a Fair Housing Needs Analysis which is a requirement
for compliance with Community Development Block Grant Regulations,
the Council does hereby determine to take no further action
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#287-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated March 27,
1991 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 64-89 in
connection with a letter from the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission, dated October 20, 1988, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated December 19, 1988,
regarding a request from Bonnie Sitto for transfer of a 1988
SDM licensed business from Juanita A. Arnold for a business
located at 29211 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154, Wayne
County, the Council does hereby recommend that the Liquor Control
Commission deny the said request inasmuch as this application
would be in violation of and in non-compliance with the
requirements prescribed in the Livonia Code of Ordinances, and
the Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of
this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
140. On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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16 1288-91 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request the
City Treasurer submit a report with regard to the tax status
of the Quick Stop Party Store located at 29211 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48154.
Councilman Feenstra took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 20 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING
ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED,
KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA
ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING SECTION 3.
THERETO. (Petition 90-10-1-24)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES Taylor, Feenstra, Toy, Bishop and McCotter.
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
IL* 'fective on publication.
Councilman Bishop took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 36 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO.
543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE
CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING
SECTION 3. THERETO (Petition
90-10-1-27)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES• Taylor, Feenstra, Toy, Bishop and McCotter
NAYS None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
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16 Councilman Bishop took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance•
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11 .03 OF
ARTICLE XI OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED,
KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA
ZONING ORDINANCE". (Petition 90-9-6-7)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES. Taylor, Bishop and McCotter.
NAYS• Feenstra and Toy
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Councilwoman Toy gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO.
543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE
CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING
SECTION 3. THERETO (Petition 90-11-1-30)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances
in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated
herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the
next regular meeting.
Councilman Taylorgave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 20 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO
543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE
CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING
SECTION 3 THERETO (Petition 90-11-1-33)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances
the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated
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ihm rein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the
next regular meeting.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#289-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated January 15, 1991 and
the report and recommendation of the acting Chief of Police
dated February 21 , 1991 , the Council does hereby approve of
the request from Larry W. Snedeker and Ellen M. Snedeker,
stockholders in Larry W Snedeker & Associates, Inc , to transfer
ownership of 1990 Class C Licensed Business with Dance Permit
from Hot Shot, Inc, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and uanimously adopted, it was
#290-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated March 18, 1991 ,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the bid of Alley T & Gifts, 103 S Jeffery, Ithaca, MI 48847,
for supplying the Division of police with T-shirts and hats
for the D.A R E. Program for a total price of $11 ,438 00, the
same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all
specifications
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
#291-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Historical Commission and the Director
of Community Resources dated March 6, 1991 , approved by the
Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to
which is attached a proposed fee structure for various activities
at Greenmead, the Council does hereby approve of the said fee
structure in the manner and form herein submitted.
4 roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Taylor, Toy, Bishop and McCotter
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LNAYS. Feenstra.
he President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#292-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Historical Commission and the Director
of Community Resources dated March 11 , 1991 , approved by the
Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to
which is attached the 1991 Greenmead Development Plan and priority
list and which sets forth information with regard to the proposed
use of Post Office funds in 1991 at Greenmead, the Council does
hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the sum
of $2,000.00 from Post Office funds for the restoration of the
front porch steps at the parsonage.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#293-91 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Historical Commission and the Finance Director submit their
respective reports on the amount and extent to which funds have
been expended in connection with Greenmead and the facilities
located thereon.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#294-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Executive Director of the Housing Commission
dated March 18, 1991 , approved for submission by the Mayor,
to which is attached a Supplemental Mortgage Agreement and
Indenture of Trust for the sale of certain property to L P.R.
Associates (Powerscourt) by Laurel Park Elderly Housing I
(Brashear Tower) , the Council does hereby authorize the Livonia
Housing Commission as well as the Mayor and City Clerk, for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to approve and execute
the said agreement in the manner and form herein submitted.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
is Id unanimously adopted, it was
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#295-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated March 14, 1991 approved by the
Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, with
respect to the sale of property located at 9269 Lamont, the
legal description of which is:
Lot 374, Golden Ridge Subdivision, No. 1 , according to
the plot thereof as recorded in Liber 62, Page 94 of Plats
Wayne County Recorder.
the Council does hereby authorize the sale of the property to
Livonia Schools from the City of Livonia for the price of
$15,000.00 cash which sale is conditional upon purchaser being
able to obtain a building permit and providing that such title
work as may be required for this transaction be the obligation
of the purchaser; any special assessments, taxes, water bills
or other charges presently delinquent upon the property shall
be paid from the proceeds of the sale, this action is being
taken to best serve the interests of the community in accordance
with 3.05.090(C) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
and the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized, for and on behalf
of the City of Livonia to execute a quit claim deed and such
other documents as may be necessary or incidental to fulfill
the purpose of this resolution, and the Department of Law is
hereby requested to prepare and place in proper form such legal
documents as may be necessary to consummate this transaction.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#296-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Treasurer dated March 20, 1991 with regard to Superior
Robotics, located at 32675 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Michigan, the
Council does hereby request that the Treasurer submit a report
and recommendation which would clarify this item.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#297-91 RESOLVED, that having considered proposed sign plans
submitted in behalf of JTL, Incorporated, the tenant of the
Fox Creek Clubhouse Restaurant, the Council does hereby take
this means to indicate that it approves of the installation
of the proposed sign plans as revised and submitted on April
lome 3, 1991 , subject to compliance with the following conditions:
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1 . With the exception of the actual changeable sign area,
the balance of the monument ground sign shall be entirely
constructed of brick which is compatible with the
Clubhouse building;
2. The proposed signage on the Clubhouse building shall
have the words "Tavern on the Green" located above ("not
below") the word "restaurant";
3. The Council shall be provided by the petitioner with
an accurate perspective rendering of the said signs
in the colors to be used thereon.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#298-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Council President dated March 25, 1991 which suggests that
the City Council conduct a public forum once a month for the
purpose of receiving public input on issues, the Council does
hereby refer this item to the Legislative Committee for its
report and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#299-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor dated March 21 , 1991 , the Council does, for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia, accept a cash donation in the
amount of $3,492.38 from the "Yes, Livonia Recycles Committee,"
the same to be designated for use in public education and
recycling.
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#300-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Livonia Arts Commission dated March 27 , 1991 , approved by
the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor,
wherein permission is requested to charge an admission fee of
$10.00 per person to cover the costs for the Livonia Arts
Commission sponsoring a brunch at the Civic Center Library with
entertainment provided by the Felicity Strings, the Council
does hereby concur in and approve of this request
ib.
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On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
nanimously adopted, this 1 ,198th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was adjourned at 8:55 P.M. , April 3, 1991 .
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Robert F. Nash, City Clerk